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Major city · Cambodia

Doun Kaev

Day‑trip from Phnom Penh or Takeo: see Phnom Chisor and Phnom Da, then return; no overnight stay needed.

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Doun Kaev is a small provincial capital in the Mekong Lowlands, best used as a base‑day for two historic temples. The sites are 40‑45 km south of Phnom Penh and require motorised transport; a single day is enough.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
Airport
PNH
Nights
0

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Doun Kaev: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
  • Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
  • Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Doun Kaev117 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Doun Kaev, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Phnom Chisor templePhnom Da temple
Airports
PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h drive via Hwy 2.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Doun Kaev: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

2 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

May

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

16 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

4 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Hire a car or motorbike for the day; public buses are infrequent. Roads are paved but can be busy near Phnom Penh.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Phnom Chisor

go

Door to door: ≈1 h round‑trip

Hire a car or motorbike from Doun Kaev, about 30 km (19 mi) (≈45 min) south via NR2.

11th‑century Hindu temple on a hill; open 7:30 AM–5 PM.

Phnom Da

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round‑trip

From Phnom Chisor continue east 20 km (12 mi) on local road; about 1 h total from Doun Kaev.

UNESCO‑listed 11th‑century Hindu temple; remote road, plan for extra travel time.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Grand Dragon Resorts

Casino resort in Chrey Thum, near the Vietnam border; suitable for a night if you extend the trip.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$15–20 excl. bed
Mid
$25–35 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
No overnight stay needed1 × 1 night × US$0US$0
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$15US$15
Trip total≈ US$15 per person per day, bed includedUS$15

Day‑trip only; no bed required

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Street food (noodle, rice dish)$1–2
Bottled water (1 L)$0.30–0.50
Motorbike hire (full day)check$8–12

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables secure and watch traffic when crossing roads.
  • Hot and sticky weather; bring water and sun protection.
  • Roads can be congested near the capital; allow extra travel time.

Emergency numbers

Police
117
Fire
118
Ambulance
119

Pocket card

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Doun KaevDoun Kaev

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My bed tonight

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សូមទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police117
  • Fire118
  • Ambulance119

Embassy

US embassy in Phnom Penh; other consulates in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Phnom Penh → Doun Kaev (car hire, round‑trip): about $30–45 total, 1 h each way (check)

Say or show

  • សូមទោស — Excuse me / Sorry (som tos)
  • អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
  • តើវាដាច់ប៉ុន្មាន? — How much is it? (ta vea doch pon man?)
  • បន្ទប់ទឹកនៅឯណា? — Where is the toilet? (bantob tek nov aena?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Doun Kaev. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Cambodia

Sources

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